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Seasonal Natural Resources Technician- NO BENEFITS

Wildlife and Heritage Service

Recruitment #15-002293-0050

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Introduction

Seasonal Contractual- NO BENEFITS

Two (2) vacancies, full- time

Contract Period: May- August 2015

GRADE

N/A

LOCATION OF POSITION

Green Ridge State Forest- Flintstone, MD (Allegany County)

Main Purpose of Job

The Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Heritage Service, is currently accepting applications for two (2) Seasonal Contractual Natural Resources Technicians. This position will assist staff with habitat restoration and management activities. Responsibilities include woody plant management and invasive species management which require the use of hand-held tools and equipment such as portable drills and herbicide applicators. Employee must provide own transportation to and from work sites in Green Ridge State Forest.

NOTE: This position has limited hours and will not be extended.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Completion of 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university, 18 of which are in biology, biochemistry, environmental science, forest technology, arboriculture, aquaculture, natural science, natural resources management, botany, marine biology, marine ecology, physical oceanography, ichthyology, fisheries management , wildlife management, zoology, or a natural resources management related field of study.  

Experience:  None.  

Notes:    

1. Additional experience performing technical biological work in the field of forestry, arboriculture, wildlife, aquaculture, natural resources management, or fisheries may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.  

2. Additional education beyond sixty credit hours from an accredited college or university in a natural resources related field of study can be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis for up to two years of experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to candidates who possess experience in invasive species management and the operation of hand-held power tools.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment, and report all experience and education that is related to this position. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will proceed to the next phase of evaluation.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online application is STRONGLY preferred. If online access is unavailable, you may submit a paper application to:

Department of Natural Resources

Human Resources

580 Taylor Avenue, C-3

Annapolis, MD 21401

Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted.

The Human Resource Department is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.




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